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D161 DDF

1986 Renault R5

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,092 mi
Last recorded104,092 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1986 Renault R572,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 DDF
MakeRenault
ModelR5
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 May 2010 104,092 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 103,798 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 103,645 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 102,055 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 101,080 miles

How Reliable is the Renault R5?

Based on 103,140 MOT tests across 20,538 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
1,812
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
20,538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,288
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,121
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,980
Steering rack gaiter split 5,127
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,752
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D161 DDF is a 1986 Renault R5 in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Renault R5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 72,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault R5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,288 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D161 DDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault R5 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 40 years old, this Renault R5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D161 DDF registered?

D161 DDF is a 1986 Renault R5, first registered on 18 December 1986.

Is D161 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D161 DDF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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